steering MITSUBISHI LANCER 2012 8.G Repair Manual

7-22 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Fluid typeUse the recommended brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or
DOT 4. The reservoir cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt
and water out.
Power steering fluid
(if so equipped)
N00939000375
To check the fluid levelCheck the fluid level in the reservoir while the engine is idling.
Check to make certain that the power steering fluid level is
always between the “MAX” and “MIN” level markings on the
fluid reservoir and refill the fluid, if necessary.Fluid type
CAUTION
!
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch, mix
with, or get into the brake fluid. This will damage
the seals.
Be careful when handling brake fluid. It can damage
painted surfaces.
Use only the listed brake fluid. Different brands of
brake fluid have different additives, and these can
cause a chemical reaction. Do not mix brands of
brake fluid.
Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to keep the brake
fluid from evaporating.
Lubricant Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid
BK0138600US.book 22 ページ ２０１１年７月１７日　日曜日　午後２時３２分

7-32 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Treadwear, Traction and Temperature GradesTr e a d w e a r
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1
1/2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The rel-
ative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B
and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Te m p e r a t u r e
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degen-
erate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
Tire inflation pressures
N00939300844
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential for the safe and satis-
factory operation of your vehicle. The wrong tire pressure will
cause problems in three major areas:

Safety
Too little pressure increases flexing in the tire and can
cause tire failure. Too much pressure can cause a tire to
lose its ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and
potholes could then cause tire damage that may result in
tire failure.

Economy
The wrong tire pressure can cause uneven wear patterns in
the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce
the tread life, and the tire will have to be replaced sooner.
Too little pressure also makes it harder for the tire to roll,
and this uses up more fuel.

Ride comfort and vehicle stability
The superior riding experience built into your vehicle
partly depends on the correct tire pressure. Too much
pressure gives an uncomfortable and jarring ride. Too lit-
tle pressure feels as if your vehicle is slow to respond.
Unequal tire pressures can make steering your vehicle
uneven and unpredictable.
The correct tire pressure for your vehicle is listed on the plac-
ard attached to the sill of the driver’s door.
(Refer to “Tire and loading information placard” on page 9-4.)
BK0138600US.book 32 ページ ２０１１年７月１７日　日曜日　午後２時３２分

Vehicle care and maintenance
7-43
7 General maintenance
N00941500159
The next pages list the maintenance service recommended by
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. In addition to the general
maintenance that needs to be performed at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usually need regular mainte-
nance.
But, if any of these parts stops working properly, your vehicle
performance could suffer. Have these items checked if you
notice a problem with them.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance, if
you have any questions.Disc brake pads, rear drum brake linings and
rear wheel cylinders
N00941600033
Good brakes are essential to safe driving. Check the brake pads
and brake linings for wear and check the rear wheel cylinders
for leaks. For good braking performance, replace the brake
pads with the same type pads as the originals.Brake hoses
N00941700047
Brake hoses and tubing should be checked for:

Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If the
fabric casing of the hose is showing through any cracks or
worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be
replaced. The brakes can fail if the hose wears through.

Improper installation may cause twisting, or wheel, tire or
chassis interference.
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft
boots
N00941800077
Check the following parts for damage and grease leaks:

Ball joint boots of the front suspension and steering link-
age

Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
BK0138600US.book 43 ページ ２０１１年７月１７日　日曜日　午後２時３２分

7-68 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Parking and side-marker lights (for vehicles with
high intensity discharge headlights)
N00917300538
1. To create enough work space, turn the steering wheel all
the way in the direction opposite to the side you wish to
replace.
2. Remove the clips (A), and screws (B) or bolts (B) to turn
up the cover (C).Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
BK0138600US.book 68 ページ ２０１１年７月１７日　日曜日　午後２時３２分

9-10 Specifications
9Refill capacities
N01148000950
ACD: Active center differential system
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approxi-
mate)
Front-wheel drive vehicles 15.5 gal (59.0 L)
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.All-wheel drive vehicles 14.5 gal (55.0 L)
Engine oil
2.0 liter
Except for vehi-
cles with turbo-
charger
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L)
Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark
(“starbust” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, an API classification
SM or higher can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Vehicles with
turbocharger
Oil pan 5.1 qt (4.8 L)Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
2.4 liter
Oil pan 4.5 qt (4.3 L)Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Manual transaxle 2.6 qt (2.5 L)DiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL API classifica-
tion GL-3 SAE 75W-80Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 7.5 qt (7.1 L) DiaQueen CVTF-J4Tw i n C l u t c h S S T8.0 qt (7.6 L)
{includes .53 qt
(0.5 L) in oil
cooler}DiaQueen SSTF-ITransfer oil
Except for vehicles with ACD .52 qt (0.49 L) Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE 80Vehicles with ACD .85 qt (0.8 L) DiaQueen LSD gear oil
SC00001200-9.fm 10 ページ ２０１１年８月２日　火曜日　午後３時３７分

Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-132
ACD control mode display 3-134
ACD control mode switch 3-133
ACD warning display 3-134
Active stability control (ASC) 3-151
ASC OFF display or ASC indicator 3-154
ASC operation display 3-154
Air cleaner filter 7-15
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-31
,5-41
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-51
Manual air conditioning 5-12
,5-22
Air purifier 5-52
All-wheel driving operation 3-139
Aluminum wheels 7-94
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-148
Anti-lock braking system 3-147
Warning light / display 3-148,3-149
Arm rest 2-9
Assist grip 3-304
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-52
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
80
Error codes 5-137
,5-139Handling of compact discs 5-145
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-134
Automatic air conditioning 5-31
,5-41
Auxiliary audio connector (RCA) 5-132
Auxiliary video connector (RCA) 5-132
AWC control fluid 7-20
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-55
Replacement 7-82
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-43
Battery 7-23
Charging system warning light 3-230
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-26
Disconnection and connection 7-27
During cold weather 7-26
Removing and installing the battery upper cover (vehicles
with turbocharger) 7-23
Specification 9-9
To check the battery indicator 7-25
Bluetooth 2.0 interface 3-256
Bottle holder 3-303
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-147
Braking 4-8
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Hose 7-43
Parking brake 3-77
BK0138600US.book 1 ページ ２０１１年７月１７日　日曜日　午後２時３２分

Alphabetical index
3
Lock 3-51
Power door locks 3-55
Drive mode indicator 3-137
Drive mode-selector 3-136
Driving during cold weather 4-6
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-254
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-5
,3-41
Electronically controlled 4WD system 3-135
Drive mode indicator 3-137
Drive mode-selector 3-136
Emergency key 3-33
Emission-control system maintenance 7-40
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-12
,9-10
Hood 7-4
Oil and oil filter 7-8
,9-10
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-4
Specifications 9-8
Engine coolant temperature display 3-191
Exhaust system 7-44
External audio input connector 5-132
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4Floor console box 3-300
Floor mat 4-3
Fluid 9-10
AWC control fluid 7-20
Brake fluid 7-21
,9-10
Clutch fluid 7-21,9-10
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-18
,9-10
Engine coolant 7-12
,9-10
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-10
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission (Twin Clutch SST)
fluid 7-19
,9-10
Washer fluid 9-10
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-10
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-55
Indicator 3-228
Replacement 7-72
,7-75
Switch 3-245
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-17
Front console boxes 3-299
Front console tray 3-299
Front seats 2-3
Front turn signal lights
Replacement 7-70
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-55
Replacement 7-66,7-68
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
BK0138600US.book 3 ページ ２０１１年７月１７日　日曜日　午後２時３２分

Alphabetical index
5
Link System 3-256
Loading information 4-9
Lubricants 9-10
Luggage floor boxes 3-301
M
Malfunction indicator 3-229
Manual air conditioning 5-22
Manual transaxle 3-94
Oil 7-18
,9-10
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-95
Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-80
Outside rearview mirrors 3-83
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-181
O
Octane requirement 1-2
Oil
Engine oil 7-8
,9-10
Manual transaxle oil 7-18
,9-10
Rear axle oil 7-20
Transfer oil 7-19
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-24
Outside rearview mirrors 3-83
Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-8
Parking brake 3-77
Parking brake lever stroke 7-39
Polishing 7-93
Power brakes 3-144
Power door locks 3-55
Power steering
Fluid 7-22
,9-10
System 3-156
Power windows 3-69
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
R
Radiator cap 7-14
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-52
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
80
General information about your radio 5-150
Rain sensor 3-248
Rear axle oil 7-20
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-55
Replacement 7-79
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-55
Replacement 7-79
BK0138600US.book 5 ページ ２０１１年７月１７日　日曜日　午後２時３２分

Alphabetical index
6Rear window defogger switch 3-254
Rear-view camera 3-172
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-80
Outside 3-83
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-10
Replacement of light bulbs 7-55
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Roof antenna 5-148
S
Safe driving techniques 4-6
Seat 2-2
Arm rest 2-9
Front seats 2-3
Heated seats 2-7
Rear seats 2-8
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-13
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-19
Child restraint 2-23
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning 2-18
Force limiter 2-23
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-19
Maintenance and inspection 2-34
Pre-tensioner 2-21
Seat belt extender 2-20
Seat belt instructions 2-14Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-21
Service brake 3-143
Service precautions 7-2
Snow tires 7-37
Spark plugs 7-41
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-10
Tilt lock lever 3-79
Wheel lock 3-30
,3-88
Storage spaces 3-296
Sun visors 3-288
Supplemental Restraint System 2-34
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-38
Servicing 2-57
Warning light/display 2-43
T
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-10
Theft-alarm system
System 3-63
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-166
Warning light/display 3-167
Tires 7-29
How to change a tire 6-9
Inflation pressure 7-32
Maintenance 7-34
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Rotation 7-35
BK0138600US.book 6 ページ ２０１１年７月１７日　日曜日　午後２時３２分